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Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe

Broccoli Pasta Salad

This Broccoli Pasta Salad is fresh, colorful, and full of flavor! Roasted broccoli and peppers pair perfectly with tender penne and a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s the ultimate side dish for cookouts, picnics, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups penne pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp spicy mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss broccoli and peppers with avocado oil, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 15 minutes, until tender and slightly charred. Let cool.
  2. While the vegetables roast, bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1–2 teaspoons of salt, then stir in 2 cups of dry penne pasta. Cook 10–12 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, spicy mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Add cooled penne, roasted broccoli, and peppers to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition (per serving): 1 Cup
  • Calories: 285
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Fiber: 3g